H
ale became an American hero when he was captured and hanged by the British for spying during the Revolutionary War.
Timeline
Birth- 6 Jun 1755
Coventry, Connecticut
Quote
I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
Education: Institution
Yale
Education: Place
New Haven, Connecticut
Education: From
1 Jan 1768
Education: To
1 Jan 1773
Occupation
Teacher, American spy
1775 - 1783US Revolutionary War
Branch
Army
Conflict Period
US Revolutionary War
Served For
United States of America
Rank
Captain
Enlistment
Continental Troops
Death- 22 Sept 1776-Age: 21 years
New York City, New York
Hanging
Other Facts
Full Name
Nathan Hale
Father
Richard Hale
Mother
Elizabeth Strong